JVC RX-80PGD User Manual

For Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information

Page 7EnglishRIGHT LEFTREARSPEAKERS12CENTERSPEAKERConnecting the rear and center speakersCut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speak

Page 8EnglishConnecting Audio/Video ComponentsYou can connect the following audio/video components to this receiver using cables with RCA pin plugs (n

Page 9EnglishVideo component connectionsIf your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) terminals, connect them using S-video cables (notsuppli

Page 10EnglishRX-80P AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVERSTANDBYPOWERMASTER VOLUME–+SEA MODEPHONESSPEAKERSVIDEO 2LRVIDEO AUDIOMEMORYTUNERDAP/SURROUND MODE

Page 11EnglishConnecting the Power CordBefore plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made.When the power co

Page 12EnglishBasic OperationsThe following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source.IMPORTANTWhen using the Remote Control, check

Page 13EnglishFrom the remote control:Press one of the Source selecting buttons you want.DVD Play back a stereo digital video disc.DVD MULTI Play back

Page 14EnglishListening with HeadphonesA standard pair of headphones can be connected to the PHONES jack on the front panel.To listen with only headph

Page 15EnglishBasic SettingsSome of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listeningroom, while ot

Page 16EnglishUsing the Sleep TimerUsing the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know the receiver will turn off by itself rather thanplay a

G-1Caution –– POWER switch!Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. ThePOWER switch in any position does not disconnect the mains l

Page 17EnglishSelecting the Center Speaker SizeYou can register the information on the center speaker after all connections are completed.If you do th

Page 18EnglishUsing Visual ConfirmationWhen you operate the receiver, you can see what you are doing, by showing it on the TV screen.To use this funct

Page 19EnglishOne Touch OperationThis receiver can memorize the optimum sound settings for each playing source.About the One Touch OperationJVC’s One

Page 20EnglishReceiving Radio BroadcastsYou can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station.T

Page 21EnglishUsing Preset TuningOnce a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned. You can preset up to 40stations at

Page 22EnglishFrom the remote control:1. Press FM/AM.Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.2. Press 10 keys to select

Page 23EnglishAssigning Names to Preset StationsYou can assign a name of up to five characters to each preset station (from preset channel number 1 to

Page 24EnglishUsing the SEA ModesThe SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds.Note:The SEA modes cannot be use

Page 25EnglishCreating Your Own SEA ModeYou can adjust and store your own SEA adjustment into memory (USERMODE).On the front panel only:If you do not

Page 26EnglishActivating the Surround SoundsThe receiver can reproduce the sounds of the DVD player with its the analog discrete output mode turned on

G-2EnglishCaution: Proper VentilationTo avoide risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.Locate the apparatus as follows:Front: No ob

Page 27EnglishUsing the DAP ModesYou can use five DAP modes — “Dance Club, Live Club, Hall, Pavilion, and Headphones.” These modes(except “Headphones”

Page 28EnglishFrom the remote control:1. Set the remote control mode selector to the “SOUND CONTROL” position.10 keys are activated for adjusting the

Page 29EnglishUsing the DVD MULTI Playback ModeThis receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducing the analog discrete output mode ofth

Page 30English5. Press Control @ / # to adjust the center speaker output level.• Pressing Control @ decreases the output level up to –10 dB.• Pressing

Page 31EnglishUsing the Surround ModesWith this receiver, you can use two types of the surround mode — Dolby Surround and JVC Theater SurroundSpeaker

Page 32EnglishPreparing for the surround modeOnce you have set the surround modes, you can use the same adjustment every time you want to activate the

Page 33English5. Press Control % / fi until “CNT MODE” (Center Mode) appears on the display.6. Press Control @ / # to select the center mode.Each time

Page 34English10. If necessary, adjust the speaker output level as follows:• To adjust the rear speaker output level, press Control % / fi until “– REA

Page 35EnglishFrom the remote control:Note:If you want to use the remote control for adjusting the center mode and the center tone, use the menu funct

Page 36EnglishActivating the surround modesOnce you have set the surround modes, you can use the same adjustment every time you want to enjoy thesurro

Page 1EnglishTable of ContentsGetting Started...

Page 37EnglishUsing the On-Screen Display to Control the ReceiverYou can use the menu function on the TV screen to control the receiver.To use this fu

Page 38English Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) (Also see page 15)1. Press MENU SET.The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.2. Press % / fi to move to “SETTI

Page 39English Operating the Tuner1. Press MENU SET.The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.2. Press % / fi to move to “TUNER,” then press @ / #.The TUNER menu

Page 40English Selecting the DAP or Surround Modes (Also see pages 27 and 31)Note:When the source is “DVDMULTI”, you cannot select the DAP or the surr

Page 41EnglishCOMPU LINK Remote Control SystemThe COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remotesenso

Page 42EnglishAV COMPU LINK Remote Control SystemThe AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC video components (TV, VCR, andDVD p

Page 43English FUNCTIONS:This remote control system allows you to use five functions listed below.Note:Refer also to the manuals supplied with your v

Page 44EnglishUsing the Remote Control for Operating JVC’s Audio/Video ComponentsYou can operate JVC’s audio and video components with this receiver’s

Page 45EnglishCD playerAfter pressing CD (with the remote control mode selector set to the “TV / VCR / TUNER / CD / DVD / VCD”position), you can perf

Page 46EnglishIMPORTANTTo operate JVC’s video components using this remote control:• Some JVC VCR can accept two types of the control signals — remote

Page 2EnglishGetting StartedThis section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connectthe power supp

Page 47EnglishVideo CD playerAfter pressing VCD DISC or VCD CONTROL (with the remote control mode selector set to the “TV / VCR/ TUNER / CD / DVD / VC

Page 48EnglishOperating Other Manufacturers’ TVThis remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ TV

Page 49EnglishManufacturers’ codes for TVAiwa 10Beijing 05Changhong 05, 06, 16, 25Daewoo 11Ferguson 15Finlux 20Funai 09Grundig 17Hitachi 07ITT 18Jinxi

Page 50EnglishTroubleshootingUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contactyour JVC se

Page 51EnglishSpecificationsAmplifierOutput Power At Stereo operation 120 watts per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into8 ohms at 1 kHz with n

Page 52EnglishFM tuner (IHF)Tuning Range 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHzUsable Sensitivity Monaural 12.7 dBf (1.2 µV/75 ohms)50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Monaural

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Page 3EnglishSwitches, Buttons and ControlsBecome familiar with the main switches and controls on your receiver before use.w e r tyu i o9pRefer to the

Page 4EnglishRemote ControlONSCREENCONTROLRM-SR80U REMOTE CONTROLCDDISCVCDDISCVCRPOWERTVPOWERAUDIOPOWERDVDMULTIVIDEO1 VIDEO2TAPE/VCRVCR1TVSOUNDDVDTE

Page 5EnglishAMEXTAMLOOPGNDFM(75 )FMGND231ANTENNAAMEXTAMLOOPGNDFM(75 )FMGNDANTENNA231Connecting the FM and AM AntennasFM Antenna ConnectionsHow

Page 6EnglishSPEAKERIMPEDANCE/ OHMSSPEAKERLOADSELECTOR4 ~ 68 ~ 16LOWHIGH+–+–RIGHT LEFT1212SPEAKERLOADSELECTORLOWHIGHFRONT SPEAKERSRIGHT1RIGHT1RIGHT1CA